Ch. 19 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

STIs are contagious and can cause damage to the body even if they show no symptoms.

• True

• False

Chlamydia can progress to an infection of the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity, which can lead to infertility.

• true

• false

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer.

• true

• false

All STIs can be treated and cured.

• true

• false

HIV is a bloodborne virus that weakens the immune system and can progress to AIDS.

• true

• false

AIDS can take advantage of the body's weakened immune system and can result in death.

• true

• false

Having other STIs increases the risk of HIV transmission because an STIs symptoms can damage intact, health skin.

• true

• false

Because of medical advances HIV can be completely cured.

• true

• false

Which of the following behaviors cannot transmit STIs?

• sexual intercourse

• sexual touching

• using the same toilet seat

• kissing

Which of the following is true about genital herpes?

• It can be cured with antibiotics.

• It always causes symptoms.

• Blisters typically return repeatedly.

• It cannot pass to an unborn baby.